Village Locksmith / The Key Depot
Pop-A-Lock San Antonio
KeyMex Locksmith
Locksmith quick facts — Universal City, TX
| Locksmiths listed in Universal City, TX | 3 — listings are audited on a rolling basis for a real local business and a phone number that is the business's own, and those that fail are removed |
|---|---|
| 24/7 emergency providers | 2 of 3 list 24/7 emergency service |
| State locksmith licence (TX) | Required — Texas licenses locksmiths at state level; ask for the licence number. |
| Typical price — Residential lockout | $75–$200 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| Typical price — Car key replacement | $150–$400 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| Typical price — Rekey (per cylinder) | $20–$60 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| Typical price — Lock change (basic) | $85–$300 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| How to get a real price | Call a listed locksmith, or ask your AI assistant to request a quote through the HireLocksmiths API — the locksmith confirms price and ETA before any work. |
| Listings last updated | June 14, 2026 |
Counts come from the live HireLocksmiths directory. Price bands are national low–high ranges from the State of Locksmith Pricing 2026 report; HireLocksmiths does not pre-list prices or arrival times for any provider.
Hiring a locksmith in Universal City, TX
3 listed locksmiths cover Universal City, TX, between them serving ZIP 78148.
Where they work from: Village Locksmith / The Key Depot (Rosewood Dr), Pop-A-Lock San Antonio (Serves Universal City) and KeyMex Locksmith (Serves Universal City from San Antonio). Ask which side of town a locksmith is starting from — in Universal City that is usually the difference between a 20-minute wait and an hour.
Check the licence
Texas is one of the minority of states that licenses locksmiths at state level, through the Texas Department of Public Safety. Before anyone touches your lock in Universal City, ask for the licence number and check it against the state register — a legitimate Texas locksmith will expect the question and answer it without hesitating.
What the Universal City listings actually cover
| Home lockouts, rekeys and lock changes | 3 of 3 |
| Car keys and vehicle lockouts | 3 of 3 |
| Commercial and master-key work | 3 of 3 |
| After-hours emergency callout | 2 of 3 |
| Mobile / comes to you | 3 of 3 |
| Smart-lock supply and install | 1 of 3 |
Nearby coverage in Texas
Locksmith counts in neighbouring cities: Bryan, TX (6), Missouri City, TX (6), Austin, TX (5), Houston, TX (5) and Leander, TX (5).
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Finding a trusted locksmith in Universal City
Locksmith listings for Universal City, TX are audited on a rolling basis for a real local business and a phone number that is the business's own, and those that fail are removed. Whether you're locked out of your car, need a home rekey after moving, want a commercial master-key system, or have a lockout emergency, you can call a listed pro directly — no lead middleman.
How fast can a locksmith reach me in Universal City?
2 of the 3 locksmiths listed for Universal City are tagged for after-hours emergency callout, and 3 operate as mobile units that come to you. We do not publish response times, because only the locksmith can give you one — ask for an ETA on the call, before you agree to anything.
How much does a locksmith cost in Universal City?
Nationally a standard home or car lockout runs about $75–$200, median $135, per the HireLocksmiths State of Locksmith Pricing 2026. We do not quote Universal City prices here because they move with time of day and lock type. Ask for the all-in price and the Texas licence number in the same call.
How are these locksmiths checked?
3 Universal City listings are in the directory. Listings are audited on a rolling basis for a real local business and a phone number that is the business's own, and those that fail are removed. Our audit does not replace the Texas licence, though — ask for that number too.